Patriots Eyeing CB from Georgia

According to a report from the Boston Herald, the Patriots have taken a look at Paul Oliver, a cornerback out of the University of Georgia, who will be available in the supplemental draft. The Pats are still attempting to decide how to best resolve the issues they’re having with holdout corner Asante Samuel, who leaves quite large shoes to fill on the team.  Oliver could become an absolute steal for the Patriots if they get him, as the young man has first round skill, but decided for his own reasons not to fully declare for the NFL draft, leaving the door open for him to return to Georgia.

After being declared academically ineligible for next fall, Oliver’s coach recommended he at least test the waters in the supplemental draft.  Though the academic problems might raise some concerns for some teams, last I heard there weren’t midterms in the NFL.  On top of that, the Patriots have already shown quite a willingness to take chances on players who have a few red flags (i.e. Randy Moss) in the offseason if it means it brings them closer to another title. At the very least, if the Pats do take him, and he does play, it will make for an interesting subplot.

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